Getting to Bribie

[Flowergirl]

I've been trying to find the best way to get from Sunshine Coast airport to Bribie Island on Thursday 26th. Our flight arrives about 6 pm. So far the best I can come up with is a transfer for $140 one way. No shuttles, buses etc are available and any taxi I've rang don't want the fare. Any ideas???? Then we need to get to Mooloolabahbahbah ( whatever) on Monday. Don't want to hire a car just to see it sit there for three days. Help!!!!!

Mandy - I've booked an extra night ( thurs) at Fairways. If anyone wants a bed on the Thursday there is a couple spare.

[AndyP]

If you could get to Caboolture (inland from Bribie) via bus or train services, then you should be able to get a cab from there.

[Flowergirl]

If you could get to Caboolture (inland from Bribie) via bus or train services, then you should be able to get a cab from there.

Tried that.....bus service has finished by 6 or so they told me. Something will come up. Won't it?

[Grunt]

I thought the trains would run though. You may have to get a train into central Brisbane and another train to Caboulture. Not easy but it should be able to be done.

[PeteyD]

Have you tried the limo services?

It is an unusal trip, and a fair distance.

[AndyP]

Grunt, they are coming into the Sunshine Coast airport, which isn't near a train station.

FG, how about a limo? They are usually reasonably priced, aren't they? And you can do it in style.

[steverawlo]

It would be easier from Brisbane and probably just as quick. Can you change your flights?

[just]

Flowergirl
You could try this mob http://www.airshuttle.com.au/ but you are probably better off getting a rent a bomb.
Just

[Flowergirl]

Flowergirl
You could try this mob http://www.airshuttle.com.au/ but you are probably better off getting a rent a bomb.
Just

I tried them..no luck. Looks like I'll hire a car. Probably work out cheaper and more convient in the long run. John and I are staying in Mollooloolooloolba for an extra week. Just looking for the best deals around. We hired a car last time we came up from this little private company - but I can't remember the name.
Thanks for the advise.....but Grant - I'm more a limo girl than a train girl Class with a capital K

[amanda]

I reckon car hire is the best way to go. We've hired a small Toyota Echo - which unfortuantely won't fit the 4 of us plus golf gear to get to Pacific Harbour.

You'll certainly need a car around the Sunshine Coast area - especially for the great drives into the Glass House Mountains.

Mooloolabah will be great too - lots of good restaurants - there is this place in one of the blocks on the beach - you go upstairs and they do the meanest pizza (won some award for best pizza)

Also - if you're looking for new swimming cossies, there is the best place near the surf club - thousands to choose from!

[Flowergirl]

I reckon car hire is the best way to go. We've hired a small Toyota Echo - which unfortuantely won't fit the 4 of us plus golf gear to get to Pacific Harbour.

You'll certainly need a car around the Sunshine Coast area - especially for the great drives into the Glass House Mountains.

Mooloolabah will be great too - lots of good restaurants - there is this place in one of the blocks on the beach - you go upstairs and they do the meanest pizza (won some award for best pizza)

Also - if you're looking for new swimming cossies, there is the best place near the surf club - thousands to choose from!

Now I knwo you're pretty good with research. Who did you hire the echo through?

[amanda]

Hmmm - let me check my paperwork at home tonight.

[Grunt]

I tried them..no luck. Looks like I'll hire a car. Probably work out cheaper and more convient in the long run. John and I are staying in Mollooloolooloolba for an extra week. Just looking for the best deals around. We hired a car last time we came up from this little private company - but I can't remember the name.
Thanks for the advise.....but Grant - I'm more a limo girl than a train girl Class with a capital K

Sorry I thought you guys were flying into BNE, did not realise you were going into Maroochy.

[AndyP]

Mooloolabah will be great too - lots of good restaurants - there is this place in one of the blocks on the beach - you go upstairs and they do the meanest pizza (won some award for best pizza)

That's Augello's, my brother used to work there, across from the 'loo with a view'.

[amanda]

Yep - that's the name of the place! Thanks AndyP

[shavey]

As mentioned, Augello's is fantastic but be sure to book as they get full very quickly.

Also try Hot Pipi's on the strip which has some great food.

[goughy]

If I was going I was gonna head up thursday arvo. Pitty 'cause I probably could have picked ya's up and gone for a drive. PIL's live at bli bli, not far from the airport. Oh well, next year (I say that every year)

[amanda]

FG - we booked through Flight Centre and I think it is with Avis.

However, I found the cheapest to be Hertz on the web. Do you have RACV membership? There are extra discounts available if you do.

[Grunt]

Amanda, Is RACV aligned with NRMA? Not sure if it was them or IAG (NRMA Insurance) but either has recently bought Thrifty Car Rentals.

[amanda]

Grant - can't remember. I don't think I even got a quote from Thrifty - just checked out the online deals for Europcar, Hertz and Avis.